Description

4-(2-Chloroethylsulfonyl)Butyric Acid is a specialized organic sulfonyl compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive chloroethylsulfonyl group and a carboxylic acid moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing sulfonamide-based therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and creating specialized chemical libraries.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional materials requiring sulfone linkages.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value organic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-(2-Chloroethylsulfonyl)Butyric Acid
CAS No.	121315-24-0
Molecular Formula	C6H11ClO4S
Molecular Weight	214.67 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Chloroethanesulfonyl)butanoic acid; 4-(2-Chloroethylsulfonyl)butanoic acid; Butanoic acid, 4-[(2-chloroethyl)sulfonyl]-; 4-[(2-Chloroethyl)sulfonyl]butyric acid; 2-Chloroethyl 4-carboxybutyl sulfone; γ-(2-Chloroethylsulfonyl)butyric acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2-Chloroethylsulfonyl)Butyric Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination and IR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.